Kovalam Sunbath Park Set for Revival as Tourism Department Explores Private Participation ● Tourism Infrastructure & Development
The District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) plans to revive Kovalam's abandoned Silent Valley Sunbath Park through private participation, renovating existing structures into restaurants and restoring visitor bathing amenities.
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Kerala Tourism Showcases Experiential Tourism at World Travel Market London 2026 ● International Tourism & Trade Fairs
Kerala Tourism showcased its rich cultural heritage, Ayurveda wellness, and community-based experiences under the 'State of Wonder' theme at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026.
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KITTS Receives UN Tourism TedQual Certification for MBA in Travel and Tourism ● Tourism Education & Professional Training
KITTS receives the prestigious UN Tourism TedQual certification for its MBA in Travel and Tourism programme, recognizing Kerala's excellence and high academic standards in tourism education.
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CULTR SHIFT Music Festival to Transform Kovalam into an Electronic Music Destination on November 21–22 ● Events & Cultural Tourism
The Leela Raviz Kovalam will host CULTR SHIFT, a two-day electronic music and cultural festival on November 21–22, bringing contemporary sounds and immersive experiences to Kerala’s coast.
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IndiGo May Increase Airfares Further as Rising Aviation Fuel Costs Put Pressure on Airlines ● Aviation & Travel Infrastructure
IndiGo signals potential airfare increases as rising aviation fuel prices and surcharges weigh on operations, impacting holiday and winter travel budgets across India.
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PickRetreats.com Launches AI-Powered Platform for Ayurveda and Wellness Retreats ● Wellness Tourism & Digital Health
PickRetreats.com launches an AI-powered platform to help travellers discover, compare, and book personalized Ayurveda and wellness retreats across Kerala and major Indian destinations.
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Kerala Showcases Experiential Tourism to Attract International Travellers at ITB Asia 2026 ● International Tourism & Trade Events
Kerala Tourism showcased its backwaters, Ayurveda, and cultural heritage at ITB Asia 2026 in Singapore to attract international travel buyers and expand global partnerships.
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Kerala Explores Joint Tourism Circuits with Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka ● Inter-State Tourism & Destinations
Kerala Tourism is exploring joint travel circuits with Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Sri Lanka to create integrated multi-destination holiday packages connecting complementary cultural, heritage, and nature destinations.
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Hotel Materhorn to Open Breakfast Restaurant in Kovalam on November 1 ● Hospitality & Dining
Hotel Materhorn in Kovalam is set to expand its hospitality services with the opening of a new dedicated breakfast restaurant on November 1, 2026, serving both residents and non-resident visitors.
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Kerala Tourism Promotes Multi-Destination Holidays for Dussehra–Diwali Season ● Destination Marketing & Promotion
Kerala Tourism promotes multi-destination holiday packages and week-long itineraries for the Dussehra–Diwali season, combining beaches, hill stations, backwaters, and heritage experiences across the state.
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Kovalam Beach Safety Concerns Grow as More Than 200 Streetlights Remain Non-Functional ● Tourism Infrastructure & Safety
More than 200 streetlights across Kovalam's major beach stretches remain non-functional for over eight months, raising visitor safety concerns and prompting calls for urgent administrative action.
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Ashtamudi Water Gate Music Festival Brings Music, Cinema and Culture to Kollam ● Cultural & Event Tourism
The first Ashtamudi Water Gate Music Festival opens in Kollam, featuring five days of live music, film screenings, and cultural programmes celebrating the region's backwaters and heritage.
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